Private hospitals across the country have reported a manageable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, according to the Private Hospitals Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PHAPI). Read more »
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno recently declared a state of garbage crisis in Manila, citing severe issues with waste management that have plagued the city for years. Read more »
With dengue cases climbing across the country, the Department of Health (DOH) is exploring innovative solutions to reduce infections and achieve its ambitious target of zero dengue-related deaths by 2030. Read more »
The Department of Health (DOH) is stepping up its routine immunization program as vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly measles, continue to surge. Read more »
The Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) has confirmed the Philippines’ first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Type A Subtype H5N9. Read more »
The DOST – Forest Products Research and Development Institute has come up with an innovative solution to tackle insect pests, like mosquitoes and houseflies, by transforming forest waste into effective insect repellents. Read more »
